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BP’s $10.1bn Castrol Deal: Stonepeak Buys 65% Stake as Castrol India Open Offer Sets ₹194.04 Price

BP’s $10.1bn Castrol Deal: Stonepeak Buys 65% Stake as Castrol India Open Offer Sets ₹194.04 Price

BP will sell 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for an enterprise value of $10.1 billion, retaining a 35% stake. Stonepeak and CPPIB must launch an open offer for up to 26% of Castrol India at ₹194.04 per share, a slight premium to recent prices. BP expects $6 billion in net proceeds, aiming to cut debt. The deal is set to close by end-2026, pending approvals.
26 December 2025
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BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

BP will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the lubricants business at $10.1 billion. The deal will net BP about $6 billion and leave it with a 35% stake in a new joint venture. CPP Investments will support the transaction with up to $1.05 billion. Closing is expected by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
25 December 2025
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Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

Castrol India Stock in Focus on 25 Dec 2025: Open Offer at ₹194.04 After BP Sells Castrol Stake to Stonepeak

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, triggering a mandatory open offer for up to 26% of Castrol India at ₹194.04 per share. CPP Investments will invest up to $1.05 billion for an indirect stake. Castrol India shares jumped 9% to ₹202.40 on December 24 after the news. The transaction is expected to close by end-2026, pending regulatory approvals.
25 December 2025
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  • Australian Stocks Dip as Inflation Hits Three-Year High, Fueling Rate Hike Concerns
    April 28, 2026, 11:39 PM EDT. Australia's stock market looks set for a seventh losing day as inflation climbs to a three-year peak of 4.6% year-on-year, driven by surging fuel prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.12%, pressured by worries over global economic growth and expectations of an interest rate increase from the Reserve Bank, which targets 2-3% inflation but sees trimmed mean inflation steady at 3.3%. Energy sectors gained on soaring oil prices and OPEC tensions, while mining and financial stocks faced mixed performances. Concerns about the sustainability of AI investments emerged after disappointing results from OpenAI, unsettling tech-related stocks.

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